Freqently Asked Questions

I was not invited to be part of the Bryan and Cawthon Learning Communities. Can I still reside in one of these halls?

No. Unfortunately, only those students who are invited and accept the invitation are eligible for an assignment in the learning community. All students residing in a learning community must participate in the program. If you are not invited to be a part of the learning community, you are advised to contact the University Housing Office by mid May to update your hall preferences.

Can I be assigned to Jennie Murphree Hall even though I was not invited to be part of the Women in Math, Science and Engineering (WIMSE) Program?

Yes. The WIMSE program is housed on one floor of Jennie Murphree Hall. All other floors are open to non-program participants.

I was invited to be a part of a learning community but my roommate preference was not. Can we still be roommates?

No. Only those students who are invited and accept the invitation are eligible for an assignment in the learning community. If you are invited to be part of the community, you will need to decide whether it is more important to be part of the learning community or to be with your preferred roommate. Please know that the University Housing Office cannot guarantee placement with your preferred roommate.

I have not been admitted into the College of Music. Am I eligible to apply for the Music Living Learning Center?

No. Unfortunately, the Music Living Learning Community is only for music majors who have been admitted into the College of Music. Students admitted into the School of Music will receive information about the Music Learning Community from the School of Music Admissions Office. For information about the Cawthon Music Learning Community, students are encouraged to contact the School of Music Admission Office at 644-6102.

Does it hurt my chances to get into a learning community if I apply to more than one?

No. Each learning community has a separate academic director and selection committee. The individuals making the selection decisions have no knowledge of your list of preferences or of which communities you applied to. The more programs you apply to, the better chance you have of getting into one of them.

My major is "undeclared"; which learning communities am I eligible for?

The Bryan Hall Learning Community is focused on "Curiosity and the Desire to Learn" and on the opportunities available at FSU. As such, it is not limited to specific majors. Some of the other Learning Communities (i.e. Public Affairs and Human Sciences, and Teacher) may consider applicants from majors outside of those designated on a case-by-case basis, provided that you have a strong interest in the theme of that particular program. Please contact the Program Directors individually if you have questions about your eligibility. Contact information is available on the programs' individual websites.

Can I still be assigned to Reynolds Hall, even though I was not invited to be part of the Human Sciences Living-Learning Center?

Yes. The Human Sciences Learning Community will occupy a certain number of spaces in Reynolds, but all other spaces will be open to non-Learning Community participants. NOTE: All students living in Reynolds will be expected to sign the Reynolds Hall Wellness Agreement.

Can I be part of the University Honors Program as well as a Living-Learning Community?

Yes!